The Storyteller's Nook

02/05/2026

The Storyteller's Nook is currently closed for applications and bookings due to renovations and some upgrades. Our lovely place needs some TLC. For any further enquiries please email us.

02/07/2025

Quiet writers’ retreats, rowdy girls’ weekends, a surprise proposal beside the fire—winter at The Storyteller’s Nook is never just one thing. Our converted country church is lined with an eclectic mini‑gallery: Raeburn’s Skating Minister glides above a warm hearth, Räuber’s glowing stag shares a wall with Vermeer’s poised Woman Holding a Balance, and a certain Beatles zebra crossing keeps watch over it all. Come for the crackling firewood and bottomless tea; stay to lose yourself in the art and the hush between paragraphs.
Read the full “Nook Notes, Winter Glow” here: https://thestorytellersnook.com.au/nook-notes-winter-glow-from-the-storytellers-nook/

Discover winter magic at The Storyteller’s Nook, open fires, romantic weekends, cozy reads, and art tidbits.

04/06/2025

One of our favourite haunts has some great events coming up- check this out https://www.keayangmaar.com/shop-1/p/wine-words-exploring-australian-crime-fiction

Keayang Maar Vineyard

📅 Date: Sunday, 17 August 2025 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Keayang Maar Vineyard, 182 Maguires Road, Dixie, VIC 🎟️ Tickets: $25 Wine + Words: “Cookbooks” Join us for an engaging event tailored for food, literature and wine enthusiasts. At "Wine & Words: Cookbooks,&

28/04/2025

Brontë dropped by, a kettle drum started humming Hedwig’s Theme, and our old church just blushed copper and gold.

Catch the latest Nook Notes — Autumn Drift to see what tiny surprises guests keep uncovering (door-knockers, anyone?) and why the magnolias insist on a blink-and-you-miss-it show every year.

Bring your coffee, your curiosity, maybe a quilt for good measure, and wander through the update here thestorytellersnook.com.au/nook-notes-autumn-drift/

Question for you: what hidden gem would you hope to find on 1.5 acres of story-soaked garden?

Nook Notes; Autumn Drift, the latest scribblings from the Storyteller's Nook

27/04/2025

There’s something truly special happening at The Storyteller’s Nook lately — a beautiful wave of bookings and thoughtful voucher gifts flying out to creative souls. Honestly, could there be a better best-friend gesture than gifting someone their own private hideaway to dream, write, and imagine?

One of my absolute favourite things is getting little text messages from guests when they stumble across the hidden treasures and clues tucked around the Nook. The excitement, the wonder — it’s contagious, and it reminds me why this place exists.

Our Alice in Wonderland bedroom continues to steal hearts too (there’s just something about stepping into a little slice of whimsy).

When guests say they don’t want to leave… well, that tells you everything.

If you’re looking for a gift that feels like magic — or a place to let your creativity breathe — we’d love to welcome you.
You can explore more or grab a voucher here: thestorytellersnook.com.au

17/03/2025

Love love love ❤️ Warm and bubbly happy vibes!

11/03/2025

Our girls weekend was a success, our gorgeous guests loved the pamper pack and enjoyed their stay. A special getaway; these are the ones we love so much. Sharing this special place with delightful guests just makes the heart feel so full ❤️
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06/12/2024

An exciting week; thank you Warrnambool Standard and Iamsallywilson and Monique Patterson for this amazing article! Check out today’s paper! Available in an extended format on the digital site too. Feeling very grateful!

29/10/2024

November Offer at The Storyteller’s Nook! ✨
You can now experience The Storyteller’s Nook at a special rate of $199 per night (down from $329)! Enjoy a luxury gift basket of goodies and a pamper pack to make your stay unforgettable.

Minimum 2-night stay. Book direct to secure your escape before it’s gone! 🕯️📚🌿

01/10/2024

🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🎉
Dècourt and The Storytellers Nook have teamed up to offer an unforgettable weekend getaway! 🌟 Enter for a chance to win:
✨ A two-night stay at The Storytellers Nook, a beautifully converted old church Airbnb and writing retreat in Panmure, South West Victoria along the Great Ocean Road. 🏡🌿
✨ A stunning Dècourt jewellery box filled with their latest sparkling pieces. 💎✨
✨ Plus, a hamper full of local goodies and vouchers to enhance your stay! 🧺🍷
How to Enter:
1. Click the Jotform link in the Instagram bio to enter.
2. Follow and .co on Instagram.
3. Tag a friend in the comments of the giveaway post. 👯‍♀️❤️(1 tag per comment, multiple comments = multiple entries!)
4. For an extra entry, share the giveaway to your stories and tag both accounts!
Entries open: September 26th, 7pm.
Winner announced: October 17th, 8pm.
Be sure to check the competition Jotform for all conditions.
Good luck and enjoy the chance to win this incredible experience! ✨❤️‍🔥